Maryland · Mountain biking

Foundation Run

0.1 mi
round trip
39 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov
best months

Foundation Run is a short, easy trail for mountain biking at the Loch Raven Reservoir in Maryland, about 0.13 miles long and rated a green circle for its gentle, flowing singletrack. It's a brief out-and-back ride with almost no climb, rising and falling about 20 feet over the course of the 0.26-mile round trip. The trail's smooth surface and low gradient make it an ideal warm-up for experienced riders and a great starting point for beginners. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from the nearby Cylburn weather station run from highs around 66°F in April to about 77°F in September, while July highs average 86°F. Dogs are allowed on the trail as long as they stay leashed. The Shore Trail and Merryman's Mill Trail are both about 0.3 miles away, and the Loch Raven Reservoir fishing access is about 1.2 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov

    Best time to visit Foundation Run

    Best months: April–June and August–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      42° / 27°

    2. Feb

      46° / 28°

    3. Mar

      54° / 34°

    4. Apr

      66° / 45°

    5. May

      73° / 55°

    6. Jun

      82° / 64°

    7. Jul

      86° / 69°

    8. Aug

      84° / 67°

    9. Sep

      77° / 60°

    10. Oct

      66° / 49°

    11. Nov

      56° / 39°

    12. Dec

      46° / 31°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cylburn, MD, 9.3 mi away at 235 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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